Technology Research Manager jobs in Duluth, MN

Description

Water & Wastewater Equipment

Crane Engineering is an innovative fast-growing organization. We are a leading provider of field service, pumps, valves, filters, and other fluid handling equipment to a broad range of industries. For over 80 years we've been providing our customers with our know-how. Working with the world's top manufacturers, we bring our customers ideas that make a real difference in performance and help reduce total cost of ownership.

We are a family-oriented Midwest and East coast based company; with locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. As a result of our growth, we have a need for another Fluid Technology Salesperson to join our Water & Wastewater Team as an Outside Sales Professional.  This role is a full-time Outside Sales position on our Minnesota Water & Wastewater Team.

Our mission is to help customers succeed. To achieve our mission, we’ve instilled a culture and environment that encourages new ideas, promotes experimentation, and inspires innovation. Crane Engineering team members impact the organization’s success and are recognized for creating “WOW!” customer experiences. 

What You Get To Do

· Travel within assigned sales territory to meet with water & wastewater customers

· Provide solutions to water & wastewater customers

· Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers

· Develop and execute a sales plan for the assigned territory

· Meet/exceed sales goals for our products and services

· Collaborate with customer’s and identify the most effective solutions

· Educate customers on how our products and services can benefit them 

· Stay current with new products, competitors, and industry trends

· Ensure customers receive best-in-class experience

Requirements

What We Need From You

· Post High School further education; Associates or Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

· Minimum of 2 – 3 years of demonstrated water & wastewater experience and/or service & repair experience preferred

· Mechanically inclined

· High level of enthusiasm, self-motivation, and positive attitude 

· Ability to cold call and prospect for business (“hunter” mentality)

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

· Ability to establish rapport and build relationships with customers 

· Exercise good troubleshooting skills 

We Are Winning When

Our expectations are that team members demonstrate our Core Values.

· Integrity & Respect – Work with the highest ethical standards, interact openly and directly, honor our commitments and value diversity of styles, roles and perspectives.

· Teamwork – Actively collaborate with others to solve problems and create opportunities. Devote ourselves to the team’s and others’ success.

· Customer Focus – Make customers the starting point for everything we do. Understanding what the want and expect from us will enable us to earn their loyalty.

· Excellence & Innovation – Continuously elevate our expertise and knowledge to strengthen our competitive advantage; and always look for ways to apply breakthrough ideas.

· Passion & Energy – Bring passion and energy to our work so that we are “energy givers”, enabling us to own and pursue objectives in spite of obstacles and adversity.

· Fun! – Enjoy what we do and have fun with each other – celebrate a job well done… “25% more fun”.

Benefits and Team Member Perks

· Competitive compensation and benefits structure within a values-driven culture

· Home-based, remote position, desired location anywhere around the Minnesota - Twin Cities, St. Cloud or North of I-94

· Generous paid time off program

· Comprehensive health insurance coverage

· 401k with generous company match

· Intuitive health and wellness program that rewards participation

· Career advancement through our Career Tracker program

· Continuous learning through our Crane University

Apply today and join the team at: https://www.craneengineering.net/careers

Crane Engineering is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Crane Engineering also participates in E-Verify to verify identity and employment eligibility.